PDF format water reports can be cached on smartphones using apps such as Acrobat Reader for offline viewing. The desktop version of Acrobat Reader supports booklet printing [four pages per sheet of paper].

Send updates to water@pctwater.com or phone/text (619) 734-7289 or (619) 734-PCTW [voice mail/text only, no one will answer]. These water reports are compiled from hiker updates, posts to the PCT-L, on-line trail journals, and other on-the-ground reports.

Tech-savvy hikers can view the PCT Water Report in Google Drive format here. Google Drive format requires a Google account and allows exporting the PCT Water Report in a variety of different file formats [OpenDocument, Excel, HTML, CSV, etc].

These reports are provided as a free service to PCT hikers. I believe the information is accurate but the reports may contain errors. The reports are distributed in the hope that they will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.-Halfmile

For many years the Pacific Crest Trail Water Report has been one of the most useful presentations for hikers attending ADZPCTKO. The organizers of ADZPCTKO are taking a break this year so we have turned to the internet for this virtual Water Report presentation.

Select the “Sign out and sign in as a different user” link if you see this box.

If you see this Google Sign in box, instead of the Pacific Crest Trail Water Report, click the link at the bottom that says “Sign out and sign in as a different user.” Then, close your web browser window and try again.

Why did this happen?
More than two weeks ago, you (or someone using your computer) signed into a Google account and checked a box that says “Stay signed in.” When this box is checked your computer stays signed into Google for two weeks. More than two weeks has passed and Google requires you to sign back in with your password, even though the PCT Water Report does not normally need one. Enter your Google password or just select the “Sign out and sign in as a different user” link and close your web browser window and try again.

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In Memory of Bill “AsABat” Jeffrey

On Friday, August 10, 2012, Bill “AsABat” Jeffrey was found peaceful, in his sleeping bag, in his tent, at Charlton Lake in Oregon. At 54, he was too young for many of us to consider passing.
The PCTA and the organizers of the ADZPCTKO, wish to express our deep shock, sorrow and sadness upon hearing the news of Bill’s passing.
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Seeing a Google Sign in box instead of the Water Reports? See this link.